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KF04 BAV

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,284 mi
Last recorded156,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 BAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 153,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Fail 14 Jan 2021 153,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat joint of flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,195 miles

coolant leek

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

oil leek

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,193 miles

Braking system leaking pipes in to A.B.S pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken off inside (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

coolant leek

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

oil leek

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 1 May 2015 134,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,448 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,299 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KF04 BAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF04 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF04 BAV registered?

KF04 BAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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